This Week's Featured Events In Elmwood Park [October 6-12]
We will be holding our fifth “Community Conversation” in the Ferrentino Meeting Room of the Elmwood Park Public Library, and we hope that you will join us for another discussion at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 11.
Last month’s conversation had the highest attendance yet. This gathering will build on that event. We’ll focus on how we check in and show support for each other during a time when chaos and upheaval surrounds us, especially in the Chicagoland area. (RSVP here.)
Here are some other events happening in Elmwood Park and nearby communities during the upcoming week.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Banned Books Week (Local Events)
*Note: There are no Banned Books Week events scheduled at the Elmwood Park Public Library.
Monday, October 6-Thursday, October 10
Banned Books Cafe
10 a.m. | Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights
Every morning during Banned Books Week, the Eisenhower library welcomes people to come socialize and celebrate their First Amendment right to read whatever they would like to read. There will be free coffee and free books (while supplies last).
Banned Books Week - Censorship Is So 1984
10 a.m. | Brookfield Public Library in Brookfield
All week Library supporters will hand out free paperback copies of banned books on the Library plaza.
Wednesday, October 8
Banned Books Week Zine Making
5:30 p.m. | Main Library High School Space at the Oak Park Public Library
Students between 6th and 12th grade are invited to create their own banned book-inspired zine. (Register for the event here.)
Saturday, October 11
Banned Books LitWorks
10 a.m. | Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights
Acclaimed authors Sarah Aronson, Candace Fleming, Jessie Ann Foley, and Lucy Knisley—who have firsthand experience with book challenges —will share their stories and speak out against censorship. There will also be book signings, raffles, and a chance to connect with “readers, educators, and advocates who believe in the power of uncensored storytelling.” (Register and save your seat here.)
Monday, October 6
Village Board Meeting
6 p.m. | Village Building
The Village Board of Trustees holds their monthly meeting. On the agenda are several ordinances related to zoning and development—including the demolition of a home that the village purchased to construct a parking lot near North Ave. (Agenda here.)
Tuesday, October 7
PC Building Class
4:30 p.m. | PNG Technology Lab at the Elmwood Park Public Library
In this Project Next Generation program, teens are invited to come learn about hardware and the DIY computer assembly. (Registration closes at 9 a.m. on October 6. Register here.)
Elmwood Park Dads Meetup
6:30 p.m. | Korbel Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Every first Tuesday of the month, this meetup offers dads in Elmwood Park a place for support and conversation about parenting, work, and relationships.
Thursday, October 9
Throwback Thursday Elmwood Park History Club
6 p.m. | Korbel Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
If you’re interested in learning about Elmwood Park history, bring your own historical items, personal stories, and curiosity to this monthly meeting. This month the focus is “holiday” memories in Elmwood Park from residents of different cultures.
Bees in the Backyard
6 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Drop into this event and learn about the Garfield Park beekeeping program. Marcin Matelski, a beekeeper at The Best Bees Company for 7 years, will speak about managing beehives throughout the greater Chicago area.
Saturday, October 11
Elmwood Park Advocate’s Community Conversation
3 p.m. | Ferrentino Meeting Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Our previous “Community Conversation” on migration and belonging had the highest attendance yet. We build on that discussion and hope you will attend this month’s event if you’ve yet to attend one of our conversations.